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TD Confederation Centre Young Company

The TD Confederation Centre Young Company is a professional training program for young performers from across Canada. The program includes vocal, dance, and acting training as well as professional development towards auditioning, industry best practices, workshopping new theatre, and much more. First established in 1993, many Young Company performers have gone on to work with major theatre companies across Canada, including Confederation Centre’s The Charlottetown Festival.

MEET THE 2017 TD CONFEDERATION CENTRE YOUNG COMPANY

AASIVA NAKASHUK

HOMETOWN: Pangnirtung, NunavutDREAM: To become a music therapist because it’s a different way to approach mental health and I really feels like it will help my fellow Inuit. Aasiva is very knowledgeable of Inuit culture and encourages anyone to ask her questions!

ALITA POWELL

HOMETOWN: Whitehorse, YukonDREAM: To inspire younger generations to pursue their passions and to express themselves freely and honestly, no matter where they come from, by sharing my love of the performing arts, around the world. Alita is prone to bust into random accents at any given time.

CHRISTOPHER MEJAKI

HOMETOWN: Peterborough, ON / Wikwemikong Unceded Indian ReserveDREAM: To share stories from my beautiful culture and also the harsh realities of history to awaken the minds of others and better understand us as a people. Christopher is Anishnaabe, Ojibway tribe. He is a story-teller, a grass dancer, and recently just got into photography.

CLARENCE (CJ) JURA

HOMETOWN: City of Québec, QuébecDREAM: To perform professionally and share messages that impact communities with love, which I am doing this summer! “It’s all love” is the lesson CJ has learned through his artistic journey. He is Haitian Canadian.

DANIK MCAFEE

HOMETOWN: Aylmer, QuébecDREAM: To make a change through my art. To give every Canadian the strength to be confident with whom they are and motivate young Canadians to embrace their identity and be proud of their community using the performing arts; because every Canadian is a shining star! “Mon pays ce n’est pas un pays, mon pays c’est un rêve! My Country is not a country, my country is a dream!” - Gilles Vigneault/Danik McAfee

EMILY MEADOWS

HOMETOWN: Winnipeg, ManitobaDREAM: I dream of more females in government and positions of leadership. Emily is passionate about telling stories and bringing joy to others. She sends much love to her Mum and family.

ERIN “AIRBEAR” LEBLANC

HOMETOWN: Yarmouth, Nova ScotiaDREAM: To do the best I can with the talent I have. If your dreams don’t scare you, they’re not big enough.

FALY MEVAMANANA

HOMETOWN: Coquitlam, British ColumbiaDREAM: I dream of a world where dreams are celebrated instead of criticized. Be patient. Everything comes to you in the right moment.

GARRETT WOODS

HOMETOWN: Regina, SakatchewanDREAM: I dream of a world where we don’t see colour or race, we just see a human being. Garrett may suddenly start tap dancing if left alone for too long.

GERMAINE KONJI

HOMETOWN: Ottawa, Ontario

DREAM: A world where we release our hands from fists of hostility, release our hearts from the grips of hate, and release ourselves from the constraints of history; a world where we actively choose peace as our native tongue. Germaine was born in Nairobi, Kenya, and she hopes that Canada grows to be a nation that can be the birthplace for dreams of all people, without exception.

JERRY LAISA

HOMETOWN: Pangnirtung, NunavutDREAM: My dream is to be happy and have a healthy lifestyle with good friends. Feel free to ask about his culture or community. Jerry loves telling stories about the Inuit.

JOSH GRAETZ

HOMETOWN: Burns Lake, British ColumbiaDREAM: To “let all people define themselves as human beings, to break out of assigned categories and challenge received wisdom”. (Anne-Marie Slaughter) Here’s to the future! Josh is first generation Canadian – all of his family was born in South Africa, and he has visited over 15 times!

KAITLYN POST

HOMETOWN: Sussex, New BrunswickDREAM: A Canada which acknowledges and celebrates the nationalities, cultures, and identities of each citizen; it is only in recognizing the humanity in all of us that we can reach a future free of hate. “If you want crappy things to stop happening to you, stop accepting crap and demand something more.” (Cristina Yang)

KEVIN MCLACHLAN

HOMETOWN: Whitehorse, YukonDREAM: For a world of Peace, Love, Unity and Having Fun. Kevin is deeply passionate about hip hop culture and overjoyed to be sharing such an important piece alongside so many incredibly talented people.

KIERA-DAWN KOLSON

HOMETOWN: Yellowknife, Denendeh (NWT)DREAM: To educate, empower and engage citizens in the rehumanization of Indigenous people and redefine the stereotypes around Indigenous people’s potential, nationally and internationally. With hard work, dedication, the right attitude and the right opportunity, dreams do come true. Dream big and believe, because this world will never know another you and your individuality is a beautiful gift.

KIRA FONDSE

HOMETOWN: Winnipeg, ManitobaDREAM: To spread love where there is hatred, joy where there is sadness, and light where there is darkness. The truth will set you free!

KIRKLAND DOIRON

HOMETOWN: St. John’s, Newfoundland and LabradorDREAM: I dream that the people of the world finally come to understand one another. Kirkland hopes that whatever you take from this show, you pass it on.

LAURA COULTER-LOW

HOMETOWN: Montreal, QuébecDREAM: To grow into an artist who challenges audiences to live with more love and respect for the land that provides for us and all the people who inhabit it. Laura feels honored to work with this creative group of people and to be able to share these stories of Canada in such an open and honest environment.

MADISON BERNARD

HOMETOWN: Cumberland, Prince Edward Island

DREAM: For all Canadians to have a seat at the table. A proud Islander, Madison is most at peace hunting for sea glass on the beach or sitting down to a lobster supper.

MORGYN-LEA DAVIES

HOMETOWN: Navan, Ottawa, Ontario

DREAM: I dream that everyone receives the opportunity to share their story and be heard. “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better, it’s not” (Dr. Seuss)

NADIA HADDAD

HOMETOWN: Charlottetown, Prince Edward IslandDREAM: To live in a world with equality, peace and positivity. Nadia hopes you all enjoy this wonderful show that we’ve created! Dream big!

RACHELLE BLOCK

HOMETOWN: LeRoy, SaskatchewanDREAM: To use theatre to encourage empathy, thought, and understanding to create a world that always unconditionally and intentionally chooses love. Rachelle is your cliché Saskatchewan girl who graduated from a class of three.

RANDY PLAIN EAGLE

HOMETOWN: Brocket, AlbertaDREAM: To never stop believing in the hope for a better Canada. Dreaming, achieving and succeeding is all possible with a little believing. XO – Randee

RIA KAPUR

HOMETOWN: Halifax, Nova Scotia

DREAM: My dream is that the world will continuously grow to be a happier and healthier place. Ria is so excited to be a part of The Charlottetown Festival and to bring some Hali to the show!

ROHAN DHUPAR

HOMETOWN: Mississauga, OntarioDREAM: I dream of a day where people don’t need to be afraid or ashamed of who they are, what they believe in, and what they aspire to become. Rohan comes from an Indian-Canadian family and loves all things dance, traveling, Beyoncé, and macaroni and cheese.

STEPHEN THAKKAR

HOMETOWN: Calgary, AlbertaDREAM: My dream is to have a family of my own that I can support through my work in the performing arts. Go Flames!

THE ORIGINAL PROJECT IDEA FOR THE DREAM CATCHERS IS BASED ON A CONCEPT BY YVONNE MOSLEY